Ebin Stanley, born in Decatur County, Iowa, served with the 3rd and 5th U.S. Cavalry from 1861 to 1873. He was variously described as a rancher, miner, hotel operator, Indian Scout, and outlaw with the Clanton gang. He died in Cold Springs, New Mexico, and was survived by his wife Mary Elsie (Clanton) and two stepsons, Burt and Joe Slinkard. Sergeant Ebin Stanley received the nation’s highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for gallantry in action at the battle of Turret Mountain, Arizona, 25-27 March 1873.